join the magic school
earth day in småland
Date: 19 April 2008, Saturday Meeting Point: IKEA Tampines Bug Counter
Award-winning author Adeline Foo has a new book! Be the first in Singapore to read it and get your personal copy signed by Adeline. Learn how bats help to pollinate the Tembusu tree, and how you and I in our little ways, can do a lot for the environment. We have the power to give trees a chance to live to a ripe old age. Many activities have also been lined up for you in celebration of Earth Day.
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Location: IKEA Alexandra Session 1 (4-6 yrs): 9am - 10.30am Session 2 (7-10 yrs): 1am - 12.30pm
Pre-registration is needed for all the activites listed in the bug news.
Registration starts 1 March 2008. Each småle can only register for a
maximum of 3 activities.
festival time
1-9 March 2008 The 9th run of this annual Children’s Festival has nearly 100 performances to pick, ranging from theatre, music, puppetry, mime, storytelling, comedy, pop rock and short films for those under 12 years old. From 6 February to 9 March, you will enjoy 10% discount off tickets for the Festival just by showing your Smålish passport at any SISTIC outlets. And a further 5% discount to the “Paper Shaper” show.
Date: 10 May 2008, Saturday Costs: $3 Smålish dållars
Location: IKEA Tampines Session 1 (4-6 yrs): 3pm - 4.30pm Session 2 (7-10 yrs): 5pm - 6.30pm
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Players
Cut along the dotted lines, fold in the edges and glue the flaps together.
how to play the game
Tjena tjena Last year had been a very exciting time for us. We hope you had fun too. The paper recycling project brought in nearly 19,050kg of paper. Cheers to the go-green effort! We also set out to adopt Intan the elephant from the Singapore Zoo. So far we have raised about $1,000, still a long way from the $25,000 needed for the adoption. Keep the donations coming! And our ladybug has a name! There were so many good names to choose from and we finally decided on “Lele”. Named by Catalena Chew, it means “Happy” in Chinese and also “Smile” in the secret Smålish language. Catalena wishes everyone who visits Småland will leave with a happy smile on their faces. Well done and congratulations. The year then ended with Småland’s first Christmas Bazaar. Thank you to all the småles who showed up. Not forgetting the 17 little bosses who did a great job in running their business. Check out the website for pictures of the event. This year, it’s going to get even more fun! Alex and Tampi will be celebrating their 1000-something (they can’t remember!) birthday on 9 March 2008. Enjoy a free ice-cream on this special day! See the coupon at the bottom of the bug news. We also have a lot of fun activities planned for the whole year. Plus, IKEA Alexandra has a new home for all småles. We’re sure you’d have lots of fun there! So keep a lookout for all the excitement that’s coming your way. Happy New Year!
With big bug hugs
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inbox@småles Of the whole Singapore, IKEA is my favourite place! And it’s great that we can recycle at the bug counter. My sister and I have already started collecting newspapers. Småland is full of fun activities and creative ideas. I love being a småle and I hope everyone can join me.
- A drawing by Nur Khairunnisa, 8 years old
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mr bottle magic game
It’s great for you to set up [småles]. When I first saw the Bug Counter, I decided to join the club. I never knew it would be so fun! The ladybug looks very friendly.
I really enjoyed myself at Småland and recycling newspapers. Thank you for making Småland so fun and nice. I love you!
I always enjoy myself at Småland. I can play, draw pictures and love crawling in the tunnel. And I miss the fish burger! I wish I could be at IKEA Tampines everyday.
I am glad I am a Smålish citizen. When my parents told me, I was so excited to play at Småland! I am happy to be a småle.
I like being a småle. When my mother and daddy brought me to IKEA I was very happy, and I enjoyed myself there.
We the citizens Småland, pledge
hope and loyalty to our own leaders.
We will not quarrel and fight in our
Småland play room! We would give way to youngsters, we would
not be rough. We would bring
paper and magazines to recycle every trip. We would love the
earth. We would care for
each other regardless of race, beliefs and
languages. Woohoo for Småland!Jewel Chang, 8 years old
Cheryl Choo, 6 years old
Victoria Lim, 9 years old
Karen Wong, 9 years old
Desiree Leong, 10 years old
Here’s a poem written by Kelsey and Kelmer Tan.
celebrate a smålish easter
Alex and Tampi
the birthday party, sara at the children’s garden 10am – 11am (4-6 years old) Sara the dinosaur is celebrating her baby brother’s birthday party. At the last minute, she realises she forgot the birthday present! Help Sara search for the perfect birthday gift at the Children’s Garden, and have a fun and memorable experience in the outdoors.
looking at plants 10am – 11.30am (7-10 years old) If you love greenery, join us on this special guided tour around the Children’s Garden for an up-close encounter with nature. You’ll get to see, touch, smell and learn all about the importance of each part of a plant.
Date: 13 March 2008, Thursday Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, 481 Bukit Timah Road Cost: $2 Smålish dållars per småle Meeting Point: Visitor Services Desk
www.sbg.org.sg/bukittimahcore/ChildrenGarden.asp
Date: 15 March 2008, Saturday Session 1: 9am - 10.45am Session 2: 11am - 1pm Cost: $5 Smålish dållars per småle Meeting Point: IKEA Alexandra Bug Counter
Want to become a magician? Surprise your friends by putting a pin through a piece of glass! Make knots or even Mr Bottle’s Magic Set disappear! You’ll get to bring home your very own Magic Set that’s worth $18! This workshop is suitable for småles aged 7-10 years old. www.kidsparty.com.sg
mosaic art
Date: 16 March 2008, Sunday Session 1: (4-6 yrs) 9.30am - 10.30am Session 2: (7-10 yrs) 11am - 12nn Cost: $3 Smålish dållars per småle Meeting Point: IKEA Tampines Bug Counter
Broken pieces of colourful resin (non- glass) tiles
added to an old photo
frame or box can turn it
into a unique art piece. Any småle
will be able to enjoy this creative process. As the last step, grouting (filling in the gaps with
cement) takes some time, the teachers of Mosaics- Hip will complete the last step at their studio. All
småles who participated in the workshop can collect their art pieces from IKEA Tampines Bug Counter
between 21-30 Mar 2008.
www.mosaics-hip.com
Why not practise painting your eggs on paper first? Here are 4 designs for you to colour.
Come join us for an Easter Egg painting contest at IKEA Tampines! Limited to the first 50 småles who show up with their Smålish passport. All painted eggs will be put on display at the IKEA Tampines store and open to the public for voting, until 10pm. Winners will be contacted on Easter Monday, 24 March 2008.
First prize: MÅLA glitter paint and drawing paper
Second prize: MÅLA paint
Bear - Björn Bird - Fågel Cat - Katt Crocodile - Krokodil Dog - Hund
Ever wondered what your favourite animal is called in the secret Smålish language? Here are some examples.
Dolphin - Delfin Elephant - Elefant Fish - Fisk Frog - Groda Hedgehog - Igelkott
Hippopotamus - Flodhäst Horse - Häst Ladybug - Nyckelpiga Rabbit - Kanin Rat - Råtta
Shark - Haj Snake - Orm Tiger - Tiger Turtle - sköldpadda Whale - Val
Present this coupon at the IKEA Alexandra or IKEA Tampines Bistro for
a free ice-cream. Limited to the first 500 småles (at each IKEA store). Only
valid on 9 March 2008, 10am - 9pm.
spring with småles
Go backward to nearest
Go forward to nearest RED spot
Go forward to nearest
Go backward to nearest
a song
your face
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5 points
Alex’s favourite
Send us your letters, drawings, pictures, recipes, book reviews, questions, etc. Anything you want to ask Alex and Tampi about being a småle or anything you want to share with other småles. Post it by snail mail to småles, 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Tampines Retail Park, Singapore 528764. You can also drop us a note at www.smales.com.sg. Remember to include your name, Smålish passport no. and return address.
I like Småland because it is a very peaceful, enchanted forest, full of things to do. I also like it because it is very interesting and even though this place is small, I will still come and visit. I love Småland!
Humaira Bte Ismail, 7 years old
I like being a småle. It is very exciting. I love the giant clog and also enjoyed reading the bug news. I hope my parents will bring me to Småland often.
Ericia Yeo, 8 years
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am Activity: Storytelling of “The Midnight Tree” and Meet-the-Author Session Costs: $0.50 Smålish dållars Three children stumbled on a monstrous tree in a park and were horrified to discover mysterious winged creatures living in it. Determined to solve the mystery of these creatures, they went back to the park a second time to confront their fear.
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Activity: Bat Motif Cookie Design with Kooky Art Costs: $3 Smålish dållars Have fun in this unique cookie decorating activity where trees, bats and ladybirds are ‘painted’ on cookies. And watch the grand finale where all the cookies decorated will be transformed into a GIANT TREE!
Time: 2pm – 3pm Activity: Wayang Kulit Performance by Cicada Tree Eco-Place Costs: $1.50 Smålish dållars Enjoy storytelling through the traditional art of shadow puppet theatre.
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www.kookyart.com.sg
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Activity: Recycled Woodcraft Painting with Hans Art Costs: $3 Smålish dållars Use recycled wood and make it into usable hook racks that you can paint and design it yourself! www.hansart.sg
Date: 23 March 2008, Sunday Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Show your mummy and granny how much you love them and create the perfect Mother’s Day gift using clay.
- Xuan Ting, 9 years old and
En Ting, 3 years old
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småle matters
Alex and Tampi celebrates their birthday!
get free entry to the zoo!
You can learn and hear more Smålish words in the website www.smales.com.sg
free ice-cream!
word belongs in the puzzle?
Look out for the number of boxes
available for each word.
7-letters bonfire bunnies
8-letters freckles children
9-letters chocolate celebrate
free entry to the zoo
The creator of the Superfrog is Jim Yao (www.seagrant.wisc.edu/Frogs/origami_yao.html#yao). For more frog fun, visit www.seagrant.wisc.edu/Frogs.
Present this coupon for free entry for one child (3-12 years old), only with the purchase of 2 full- priced adult tickets. Tram ride not included. Original coupon must be produced. Not valid with other promotions and discounts. Standard Zoo Terms and Conditions apply.
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froggy Frogs and other amphibians are seriously threatened and many may be wiped out from the face of the Earth soon. There are over 6,000 species of amphibians in the world. But did you know that half of these species may become extinct in your lifetime? If this happens, it will be the largest mass extinction since the disappearance of the dinosaurs.
create your own Superfrog! how far can your Superfrog jump? you may need help from an adult assistant.
t r o u b l e
Amphibians are a very successful group of animals. They are found all over the world except in the sea and the Polar Regions. They live in a wide variety of land and water habitats ranging from forests to deserts.
frogs everywhere
Amphibians are vertebrates (animals with a backbone). They are cold- blooded, which means that their body temperature varies with their surroundings. On a warm day, the body temperature of an amphibian is higher than it would be on a cold day.
amphibians – what are they?
count the lines
This frog is easily identified by the 4 lines running down its back!
You can be frog-friendly by keeping their habitat clean and free of pesticides. Do not litter or release your pet frog into our nature reserves. You may wish to set up a frog-friendly habitat to encourage local frogs to breed. Visit www.zoo.com.sg for more details on frog-themed activities planned for the March holidays!
be frog-friendly
check out these frogs at the Fragile Forest in Singapore Zoo!
The Australian gastric- brooding frog `gives birth’
through her mouth. She swallows her fertilized eggs
or tadpoles, which then develop in her stomach.
Meanwhile, she stops eating and shuts down her digestive system otherwise
her babies will be digested! After a month, she spits out
tiny froglets.
birth through mouth
Amphibians play a very important role in the food web as prey and predators, and help to maintain the balance in the ecosystem. Frogs feed on mosquitoes and keep their populations in check. The disappearance of frogs in some areas has resulted in a rise in mosquito problems and mosquito- related diseases such as malaria.
mosquito traps
With a square piece of paper, fold it in half and diagonally both ways. Unfold to reveal the crease lines.
Push in points A and B along the crease to get a triangle.
With the longest side facing you, take the top layer of right corner point C and fold it upwards to meet point D. Repeat on the left side.
Fold your right top layer along the dotted line. Repeat on the left side.
Fold the top right layer outwards along the dotted line. Repeat on the left side.
Turn the paper over so the back faces you. Fold the right corner towards the dotted line and repeat on the left side.
Fold the right layer outwards along the dotted line. Repeat on the left side.
Fold the bottom of the frog under and up along the dotted line.
Turn the frog over so the other side faces you. Fold the frog’s back legs down along the dotted line.
Congratulations, you’ve made an origami Superfrog! Push down on point X to make it jump.
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spotted tree frog scientific name: nyctixalus pictus
The horned frog looks like a dead leaf. Blending in perfectly with the leaf litter in
the forest floor, it stays motionless and waits for unsuspecting prey to come by.
sit and wait